Occasional chairs, or as they there are sometimes called, exposed-wood chairs, are generally smaller than fully-upholstered chairs. Their frames are usually visible in a quality that is easy to discern even from a fair distance away. The usually have a solid feeling that results from the proper joining of frame parts, and they don't twist when you lift one corner.

Items such as small tables, chests, chairs, night stands, and other pieces of furniture that can be easily moved fall into this category. With the simple addition of a few pieces of occasional furniture, your home can be easily converted to a chic, sophisticated dwelling that your friends will envy.